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When a baby was born, he weighed 5.2 pounds, After two weeks, he

weighs 7.8 pounds. What is the percent of increase in the baby's weight
from the time he was born to two weeks later? *

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Answer:How much weight should newborns gain?

A healthy newborn is expected to lose 7% to 10% of the birth weight, but should regain that weight within the first 2 weeks or so after birth. During their first month, most newborns gain weight at a rate of about 1 ounce (30 grams) per day.

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